There was a time when France scored tries for fun, especially in Paris. When they won the title under Fabien Pelous in 2006, they averaged almost four per match and fractionally less than five at home, writes Peter Jackson.

The story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the sword and Italy outclassing Scotland.

Ireland Women's skipper Niamh Briggs is still relishing her role as skipper in this year's Women's Six Nations, and insists the new blood brought in for the Championship has given her team a new lease of life.

The story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the sword and Italy outclassing Scotland.

The story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the sword and Italy outclassing Scotland.

The story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the sword and Italy outclassing Scotland.

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RBS 6 Nations Official App

As the Official Technology Partner of the RBS 6 Nations, Accenture has created the Official Championship App, designed to bring the Championship right into your pocket. The app provides all the action from the championship as it unfolds, with access to news updates, video highlights and up-to-the-minute scores and commentary throughout, as well as links to social media so you can share your experience. The app is available in English, French and Italian and can be downloaded for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.

Over the years the RBS 6 Nations Championship has produced many magical moments. This season, RBS brings you a series of films designed to explore some of these great rugby stories through the eyes of the people involved.

The Player of the Championship is one of the most distinguished accolades an international player from the Northern Hemisphere can receive. RBS are committed to make sure that this award is only won by the most deserving of recipients.

Over the years the RBS 6 Nations Championship has produced many magical moments. This season, RBS brings you a series of films designed to explore some of these great rugby stories through the eyes of the people involved.

The Player of the Championship is one of the most distinguished accolades an international player from the Northern Hemisphere can receive. RBS are committed to make sure that this award is only won by the most deserving of recipients.